r/IndustrialDesign is a subreddit with 172k members. The community frequently discusses design, industrial design, product, industrial, and feedback, and they frequently recommend/review rendering software, 3d modelling software, and 3d software, and the most common flair used is discussion, creative, project, school, and career.
A community for Industrial Design students and professionals. Discussing projects, school advice, sketches, portfolios and career help.
Popular Topics in r/IndustrialDesign
#1
Design
194 posts
#2
Industrial Design
70 posts
#3
Product
46 posts
#4
Industrial
32 posts
#5
Feedback
30 posts
#6
Struggling
29 posts
#7
Portfolio
26 posts
#8
Job
23 posts
#9
Career
19 posts
#10
Product Design
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/IndustrialDesign
Rendering Software
63 reviews
#1
KeyShot
4.3★ from 21 reviews
#2
Blender
4.1★ from 15 reviews
#3
Modo
4.0★ from 2 reviews
3d Modelling Software
34 reviews
#1
Rhino
3.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Solidworks
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#3
Fusion 360
4.3★ from 4 reviews
3d Software
27 reviews
#1
SolidWorks
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Rhinoceros
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Onshape
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/IndustrialDesign
#1
Discussion
: "I found these Mylar drawings apparently from early attempts at designing an initial digital Singer sewing machine. Does anyone have any background information? Signed Art Steele from the early 1970s. 17”x22”."
23 posts
#2
Creative
: "Designed a raw 4mm aluminium homeware series focused on simple fabrication to keep good design under £50"
16 posts
#3
Project
: "Aesthetics focused project -critique"
12 posts
#4
School
: "Doing an ID masters at 27 to get into furniture design. Good idea?"
12 posts
#5
Career
: "Industrial Design degree → Engineering career. Looking for perspectives and experiences"
8 posts
#6
Software
: "I created a free SolidWorks to Blender bridge Add-In (Automatic Blender Rig)"
6 posts
#7
Design Job
: "Severance pay - laid off"
6 posts
#8
Portfolio
: "Personal projects"
4 posts
#9
Materials and Processes
: "I made a Candle from Water..."
3 posts
#10
Satire
: "Is industrial design back?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/IndustrialDesign
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+20k members(12.9%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026